black mongo en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌblak ˈmoŋ.ɡo/ (Philippines)
Etymology
From black + Spanish mongo, which is a calque of Hokkien 烏豆 /乌豆 (o͘-tāu, literally “black bean”). See also Tagalog utaw (“black mongo”), Cebuano utaw (“black mongo”).
Meanings
- (Philippines, uncountable) black bean; black soybean
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| black monggo | alternative | lexicographic | |
| black mungo | alternative | lexicographic |